More communities across regional NSW will soon get access to fast broadband as NBN begins consulting with local communities about the construction of new fixed wireless facilities in several local government areas including parts of Dungog Shire.
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This marks the beginning of the consultation process with the community and at this point the number of fixed wireless facilities and their locations are yet to be finalised.
Dungog Council’s Economic Development, Tourism and Events co-ordinator Ivan Skaines said it is likely that in Dungog Shire, Gresford, Martins Creek and Paterson have been mentioned as the next localities to receive the fixed wireless service.
“Dungog already has the service,” Mr Skaines said.
NBN spokesperson, Tony Gibbs said the rollout is continuing momentum in regional NSW.
“And with it comes many economic and social opportunities for local communities,” he said.
“Fast broadband helps give residents access to e-health services, distance education and entertainment on demand and we have seen examples of businesses demonstrating an increase in productivity, reduction of costs and access new markets.”
NBN’s fixed wireless service offers wholesale download speeds of up to 25 megabits per second and wholesale upload speeds of up to five megabits per second to telephone and internet service providers.
Unlike a mobile wireless service, where speeds can be affected by the number of people moving into and out of the area, NBN’s fixed wireless network is engineered to deliver a consistent and reliable service to a fixed number of premises within a coverage area.
NSW currently has more than 83,100 homes, farms and businesses connected to the NBN with build preparation and construction activities are also underway for another 379,000.
Frequently asked questions
Why fixed wireless? NBN Co’s fixed wireless facilities are designed to service less densely populated communities across Australia such as small towns and villages and the outer surrounds of major townships. Fixed wireless services are delivered by radio communications via antennas that transmit a signal direct to a small outdoor antenna on your home or business.
Will my property be able to receive fixed wireless? Before the network equipment is installed a signal quality test will be carried out. Those premises which are unable to be served by fixed wireless may be able to receive NBN’s long term satellite service when it becomes available. Visit www.nbnco.com.au/satellite for more information.
Existing network? In fixed wireless areas copper phone lines will remain in place to provide a landline telephone service, if the end user chooses to use it.
Installation? A standard installation of NBN equipment is currently free of charge. Residents should ask their preferred service provider if they have any other fees.
Speed? NBN’s designing is to provide the stated speeds to its wholesale customers, telephone and internet service providers. End user experience including the speeds actually achieved over the NBN depends on some factors outside NBN’s control like equipment quality, software, broadband plans and how the end user’s service provider designs its network.
